New Grad RN Residency
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a year-long program designed to provide hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills for new graduate nurses. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate and resolve patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care, translating complex medical terminology.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
- Other certifications may be required during employment
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
- Some travel may be needed for training
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.